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==<span style="font-family: Arial">'''NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA (NRCAN)'''==

=='''NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA (NRCAN)'''==

=== Research Biologist ===

=== Research Biologist ===

Biologists can work for the Canadian Forest Service, a division within Natural Resources Canada, where they conduct research to understand the impact of certain species on natural resources and traded goods like lumber and develop ways to combat common issues, as part of their core mandate. Collaborating closely with the provinces and territories to ensure our forests are sustainable and healthy, they provide science and policy expertise and advice on national forest sector issues. Playing a critical role in the advancement and transformation of the forest sector, biologists work in the field, office, and laboratory settings.  

Biologists can work for the Canadian Forest Service, a division within Natural Resources Canada, where they conduct research to understand the impact of certain species on natural resources and traded goods like lumber and develop ways to combat common issues, as part of their core mandate. Collaborating closely with the provinces and territories to ensure our forests are sustainable and healthy, they provide science and policy expertise and advice on national forest sector issues. Playing a critical role in the advancement and transformation of the forest sector, biologists work in the field, office, and laboratory settings.  

'''DUTIES'''

'''POSSIBLE DUTIES'''

* Studying various aspects of biology, population dynamics and management options in order to minimize the damage from forest pests

* Studying various aspects of biology, population dynamics and management options in order to minimize the damage from forest pests

* Working with supervisors to plan research and deliver results to stakeholders and management

* Working with supervisors to plan research and deliver results to stakeholders and management

* Conducting research on forest carbon cycles, including improving models and predictions to meet international climate change reporting requirements and find ways to reduce our impact on greenhouse emissions

* Conducting research on forest carbon cycles, including improving models and predictions to meet international climate change reporting requirements and find ways to reduce our impact on greenhouse emissions

After starting out as a COOP student with Natural Resources Canada, Esme John accepted a position with CFIA where he worked for a few years before returning to NRCan in 2020. Now he works on similar projects to the ones he started as a student and casual employee back in the day, and even sometimes collaborates with his previous department, the CFIA. He enjoys the field work component of his job, such as hiking in Victoria’s vibrant forest to gather and collect specimens of insects and fungi. He also appreciates the supports that are available to him as a Biologist in NRCAN, where researchers with lower mobility can request support from a team of Research Technicians to collect specimens from the fields.

After starting out as a COOP student with Natural Resources Canada, Esme John accepted a position with CFIA where he worked for a few years before returning to NRCan in 2020. Now he works on similar projects to the ones he started as a student and casual employee back in the day, and even sometimes collaborates with his previous department, the CFIA. He enjoys the field work component of his job, such as hiking in Victoria’s vibrant forest to gather and collect specimens of insects and fungi. He also appreciates the supports that are available to him as a Biologist in NRCAN, where researchers with lower mobility can request support from a team of Research Technicians to collect specimens from the fields.

== '''PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA (PHAC)''' ==

==<span style="font-family: Arial">'''PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA (PHAC)''' ==

=== Computational Biologist ===

=== Computational Biologist ===

Computational Biologists for the National Microbiology Laboratory can undertake and lead scientific innovation, diagnostic development, methods in support of outbreak detection and management, development of novel bioinformatics methods and applications, as part of their core mandate. Focusing on various health fields, including bacterial pathogens, enteric and viral diseases, zoonotic diseases and special pathogens and public health risks, biologists work both in office or remotely and in laboratory settings.

Computational Biologists for the National Microbiology Laboratory can undertake and lead scientific innovation, diagnostic development, methods in support of outbreak detection and management, development of novel bioinformatics methods and applications, as part of their core mandate. Focusing on various health fields, including bacterial pathogens, enteric and viral diseases, zoonotic diseases and special pathogens and public health risks, biologists work both in office or remotely and in laboratory settings.

'''DUTIES'''

'''POSSIBLE DUTIES'''

* Analyzing and reading scientific data, including scientific papers, related to the various fields

* Analyzing and reading scientific data, including scientific papers, related to the various fields

* Problem solving highly detailed and highly focused tasks, such as debugging codes  

* Problem solving highly detailed and highly focused tasks, such as debugging codes  

* Engaging in projects, e.g., improving the accessibility of scientific users to help visualize scientific data and providing more options other than Excel

* Engaging in projects, e.g., improving the accessibility of scientific users to help visualize scientific data and providing more options other than Excel

After doing his bachelor’s in science, majoring in Computer Science and minor in Biology, [https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/profile/dr-kyrylo-bessonov Dr. Kyrylo Bessenov] achieved his PhD in Biocomputation where he focused on R and Python modeling tools and now works with the Public Health Agency of Canada, having published many important scientific contributions. For those interested in entering the growing field of Computational Biology, Dr. Bessenov suggests a bachelor’s in biology and master’s in bioinformatics as possible pathway to take, although, many of his colleagues are self-taught coders. As a Computational Biologist in PHAC, Dr. Bessenov can perform the majority of his work from home.

After doing his bachelor’s in science, majoring in Computer Science and minor in Biology, [https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/profile/dr-kyrylo-bessonov Dr. Kyrylo Bessenov] achieved his PhD in Biocomputation where he focused on R and Python modeling tools and now works with the Public Health Agency of Canada, having published many important scientific contributions. For those interested in entering the growing field of Computational Biology, Dr. Bessenov suggests a bachelor’s in biology and master’s in bioinformatics as possible pathway to take, although, many of his colleagues are self-taught coders. As a Computational Biologist in PHAC, Dr. Bessenov can perform the majority of his work from home.

== '''AGRICULTURE & AGRI-FOOD CANADA (AAFC)''' ==

==<span style="font-family: Arial">'''AGRICULTURE & AGRI-FOOD CANADA (AAFC)''' ==

Biologists can support the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector through initiatives that promote innovation and competitiveness. Supporting various sectors such as Forage and Beef, and Agri-Ecosystem Resilience, Virology, Food and Non-Food related initiatives. This can include a wide range of projects like investigations, conducting research and data analysis and from end to end of the food production process. Biologists work both in office or remotely and in field and laboratory settings.

Biologists can support the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector through initiatives that promote innovation and competitiveness. Supporting various sectors such as Forage and Beef, and Agri-Ecosystem Resilience, Virology, Food and Non-Food related initiatives. This can include a wide range of projects like investigations, conducting research and data analysis and from end to end of the food production process. Biologists work both in office or remotely and in field and laboratory settings.

=== '''Research Scientist''' ===

=== Research Scientist ===

* Managing and collaborating with assistants and technicians on research including project, proposal signing, and design

* Managing and collaborating with assistants and technicians on research including project, proposal signing, and design

* Answering questions from the cereal grain industry and conducting research related to food trends, such as oat milk

* Answering questions from the cereal grain industry and conducting research related to food trends, such as oat milk

* Conducting experiments on genotypes  

* Conducting experiments on genotypes  

* Working with stakeholders in various capacities, such as working with breeders to find optimal solutions, work with consumer testing and clinical testing. For example, consumer and clinical testing on which product taste better

* Working with stakeholders in various capacities, such as working with breeders to find optimal solutions, work with consumers for product evaluation (e.g. – sensory preferences) and clinical trials (for supporting health promotion)

* Contributing to marketing aids for Canadian grain products

* Contributing to marketing aids for Canadian grain products

* Working on the whole spectrum, from selecting to final implementation to address challenges in the industry

* Working on the whole spectrum, from selecting to final implementation to address challenges in the industry

* Examining how threats to consumer sentiment can/may impact Canadian grain market testing, and proposing ways to improve  

* Examining how threats to consumer sentiment can/may impact Canadian grain market testing, and proposing ways to improve  

* Examining common consumer myths regarding Canadian grain products and design research studies to debunk those myths

* Examining common consumer myths regarding Canadian grain products and design research studies to debunk those myths

'''CAREER SPOTLIGHT'''

'''CAREER SPOTLIGHT'''

As a Research Scientist with AAFC, Dr. Lovemore Nkata Malunga’s responsibility falls within the study of grain quality. His focus is the structural–activity relationship of cereal grain and pulse components with their perceived functional or nutritional properties and how processing affects this relationship. He also investigates the effect of genotype, environment, processing, and their interaction on cereal grain quality traits. His research program addresses the needs of all members of the value chain, from producers, breeders, industry and consumers (farm to fork). Currently, he is able to work in a hybrid arrangement where he can work with various teams virtually in his home office to provide advice and design research study. Occasionally, for tasks that would require him to be more hands-on to work with specialized research equipment, he would work in the Morden Research and Development Centre in Morden, Manitoba

As a Research Scientist with AAFC, [https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/profile/lovemore-nkhata-malunga-phd Dr. Lovemore Nkhata Malunga]’s responsibility falls within the study of grain quality. His focus is the structural–activity relationship of cereal grain and pulse components with their perceived functional or nutritional properties and how processing affects this relationship. He also investigates the effect of genotype, environment, processing, and their interaction on cereal grain quality traits. His research program addresses the needs of all members of the value chain, from producers, breeders, industry and consumers (farm to fork). Currently, he is able to work in a hybrid arrangement where he can work with various teams virtually in his home office to provide advice and design research study. Occasionally, for tasks that would require him to be more hands-on to work with specialized research equipment, he would work in the laboratory at Richardson Center for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Morden, Manitoba; a satellite location of AAFC’s  [https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/research-centre/morden-research-and-development-centre Morden Research and Development Centre].

=== '''Computational Biologist''' ===

=== Computational Biologist ===

* Managing the laboratory, including purchasing, shipping, and receiving

* Managing the laboratory, including purchasing, shipping, and receiving

* Scientific writing and communications for manuscripts, reports, and publications

* Scientific writing and communications for manuscripts, reports, and publications

=== '''Pilot Plant Manager & Biological Safety Officer''' ===

=== Pilot Plant Manager & Biological Safety Officer ===

'''DUTIES'''

'''POSSIBLE DUTIES'''

* Ensuring containment level training is provided to staff and maintaining any training documents

* Ensuring containment level training is provided to staff and maintaining any training documents

* Aiding to manage issues, such as malfunctioning equipment, within in the laboratory

* Aiding to manage issues, such as malfunctioning equipment, within in the laboratory

* Maintaining and working within timelines to complete projects and ensure minimal downtime with issues that arise

* Maintaining and working within timelines to complete projects and ensure minimal downtime with issues that arise

'''CAREER SPOTLIGHT'''

'''CAREER SPOTLIGHT'''

Christine Carey works as a Pilot Plant Manager & Biological Safety Officer at the Guelph Research & Development Centre of AAFC. As the chair of the Local Biosafety and Biosecurity Committee, Christine Carey's role with AAFC has a great focus on engaging with different internal teams to ensure compliance and to conduct investigations when issues arise. Working with research scientists and other stakeholders, she ensures that projects and initiatives are compliant with the various acts and regulations, including ensuring compliance with other country's regulations.

Christine Carey works as a Pilot Plant Manager & Biological Safety Officer at the Guelph Research & Development Centre of AAFC. As the chair of the Local Biosafety and Biosecurity Committee, Christine Carey's role with AAFC has a great focus on engaging with different internal teams to ensure compliance and to conduct investigations when issues arise. Working with research scientists and other stakeholders, she ensures that projects and initiatives are compliant with the various acts and regulations, including ensuring compliance with other country's regulations.

=== '''Rangeland Biologist''' ===

=== Rangeland Biologist ===

'''DUTIES'''

'''POSSIBLE DUTIES'''

* Contributing to research in forage species and mixtures, pollinator habitat plantings, and grazing effects on plants and soils

* Contributing to research in forage species and mixtures, pollinator habitat plantings, and grazing effects on plants and soils

* Working with various tools and software depending on the task, including computer work and laboratory work

* Working with various tools and software depending on the task, including computer work and laboratory work

== '''CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY (CSA)''' ==

==<span style="font-family: Arial">'''CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY (CSA)''' ==

=== '''Exploration Scientist ''' ===

=== Exploration Scientist  ===

Biologists can work for the Space Life Sciences Unit, where they support research and technology development to reduce health risks of spaceflights and working with external stakeholders, including private organizations and agencies on scientific research. Promoting peaceful use and development of space, they work on various projects, focusing on research, space awareness and space learning. They may attend national and/or international conferences to share research and scientific advancements in the field. Biologists work mostly in an office setting.

Biologists can work for the Space Life Sciences Unit, where they support research and technology development to reduce health risks of spaceflights and working with external stakeholders, including private organizations and agencies on scientific research. Promoting peaceful use and development of space, they work on various projects, focusing on research, space awareness and space learning. They may attend national and/or international conferences to share research and scientific advancements in the field. Biologists work mostly in an office setting.

'''DUTIES'''

'''POSSIBLE DUTIES'''

* Collecting scientific information from literature or through consultations

* Collecting scientific information from literature or through consultations

* Using human participants as well as model organisms to study effects of spaceflight including the side effects of weightlessness, isolation, and space radiation

* Using human participants as well as model organisms to study effects of spaceflight including the side effects of weightlessness, isolation, and space radiation

* Studying cells in space to improve understanding of the human immune system

* Studying cells in space to improve understanding of the human immune system

'''CAREER SPOTLIGHT'''

'''CAREER SPOTLIGHT'''

Luchino Cohen works within the Space Life Science Unit at [https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/research-centre/john-h-chapman-space-center John H. Chapman Space Center] of the CSA. Over the years, he has worked on various projects, where he and his team support research of important technologies and development to reduce astronaut's health risks during spaceflights. To achieve this, his unit does a lot of research, literature reviews, as well as organizing scientific workshops and symposia. You can view some of Luchino’s past research publications by visiting [https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/profile/luchino-cohen his profile in our Directory of Scientists].   

Luchino Cohen works within the Space Life Science Unit at [https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/research-centre/john-h-chapman-space-center John H. Chapman Space Center] of the CSA. Over the years, he has worked on various projects, where he and his team support research of important technologies and development to reduce astronaut's health risks during spaceflights. To achieve this, his unit does a lot of research, literature reviews, as well as organizing scientific workshops and symposia. You can view some of Luchino’s past research publications by visiting [https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/profile/luchino-cohen his profile in our Directory of Scientists]. 

== '''FISHERIES & OCEANS CANADA (DFO)''' ==

==<span style="font-family: Arial">'''FISHERIES & OCEANS CANADA (DFO)''' ==

=== '''Biologists''' ===

=== Biologists ===

Biologists conduct basic and applied research to extend knowledge of living organisms, to manage natural resources, and to develop new policy-based practices and products related to marine biology. They are part of a team that is responsible for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries and oceans resources and help to ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection, research, and application of science. They are employed in laboratory, field, and office settings.

Biologists conduct basic and applied research to extend knowledge of living organisms, to manage natural resources, and to develop new policy-based practices and products related to marine biology. They are part of a team that is responsible for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries and oceans resources and help to ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection, research, and application of science. They are employed in laboratory, field, and office settings.

'''DUTIES'''

'''POSSIBLE DUTIES'''

* Planning and conducting studies of the environment, and of the population, distribution, structure and functional characteristics and behaviour of plants and animals.

* Planning and conducting studies of the environment, and of the population, distribution, structure and functional characteristics and behaviour of plants and animals.

* Working on policies that contribute to research and conservation of aquatic wildlife

* Working on policies that contribute to research and conservation of aquatic wildlife

 

 

'''CAREER SPOTLIGHT'''</br>

'''CAREER SPOTLIGHT'''

 

Fiona Wagner is an alumnus of Carleton University, where she graduated with a degree in Biology and Biotechnology. During her studies, Fiona started out as a research student in the Environmental Response Program at the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) before diving into Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). She gained momentum as a junior policy analyst in Ecosystems Management before establishing herself as a Species at Risk Biologist in Biodiversity Management. Fiona chose the Government of Canada as her employer to make a positive impact on the life of Canadians.</br></br>

While working for DFO, Rika Nason works on various projects and initiatives, focusing on research and conducting field experiments. Within the department, they've been giving opportunities to advance their skills and knowledge, including learning to navigate safety for vessels, updating their knowledge of marine invertebrates, expanding their knowledge of R and R Studio. They can also participate in meetings and training of interest such as 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, safety training, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, volunteering to improve recruitment initiatives to hire peoples with disabilities, etc.</big>

During her time with CCG, Fiona focused on researching marine oil pollution spill incidents and performing quality assurance on national tools. In DFO, she studied ways to enhance the tracking and measurement of fish mortality rates, and reduce the risk factors associated with the death of fish caused by the hydropower industry. More recently, she has worked closely on species at risk files and publications focused on marine and freshwater species, such as high-profile whales, sculpins, sticklebacks, mussels, and snails.</br></br>

Outside of this work, she could work on numerous other projects with the flexibility offered to her in her roles. She has contributed to redesigning national recovery tools and processes, led university capstone projects, and collaborated in nationwide working groups while still able to pursue a personalized language and skills training plan.</br></br>

She continues to broaden her involvement in countless projects that serve the meaningful purpose of supporting the recovery and protection of aquatic species at risk, and ultimately fostering positive impacts to important, real-world applications directly related to her field of study.</br></br>

Fiona’s experience with Accessibility and Accommodations in the Federal Public Service has been a very positive one. By joining the Federal Government, a personal willingness to seek accommodation is promptly met with mutual willingness from managers to accommodate and support their employees as needed, helping to set them up for success. There are many ways to accommodate for an employee in our workplace by using a customized plan tailored to their unique needs to avoid a one-size fits all approach. </big>